Smart Balls Teneo Duo

Good Vibrations Sex Toys sent me the latest and greatest in the world of Smartballs – Fun Factory’s Smartballs Teneo Duo in exchange for an honest review. Admittedly, I was *terribly* excited to get these bad boys and stuff them in my cunt.

You see, a long time ago when I was brand new to sex toys, the original Smartballs rocked my world in every way imaginable. For reasons I really do not understand, that first set of Smartballs (which I still have, although they are certainly looking bedraggled) is a highly stimulating anomaly in the world of smartballs. I have picked up two replacement sets over the years, and they just feel like nothing-nada-zip.

I first theorized that perhaps the different colors (my first set was black and silver, second set pink on pink) were to blame for my replacement set feeling like nothing (differences in material density, or something), but I actually purchased a new set in that same black and silver and still: numb-nuts nothing. This has led me to conclude that Fun Factory somehow changed their Smartball design after 2005, and now they suck.

Sadness, right?

Still, this experience has left me with the belief that this idea of Kegal balls can work, and has led me down a mostly bitter path of seeking something that perhaps doesn’t exist anywhere but in pre- 2005 Smartballs (seriously: what. the. fuck. is up with that?). So far, I have not found anything that works for me – even the extremely popular Lelo Luna beads left me numb.

When Fun Factory came out with the Teneo Smartballs range, I basically hoped beyond all hope that Fun Factory had taken that awesome pre-2005 design (whatever it was) and had moved it to this newer version of Smartballs. But alas, this is not the case. These Smartball Teneo Kegel Balls, as Goodvibes likes to call them, just make me feel like my vagina is broken and/or cavernous, like every other set of veg balls I have tried (except, of course, my 2005 set of Smartballs). No amount of clever positioning helps – they just don’t really ‘jiggle’, and without jiggling, there’s no stimulation. Lame.

Of course, the Smartballs Teneo does feature some nice perks above and beyond classic smart balls (any many of the other vag balls on the market). They’re silicone, even retrieval ‘string’ so they can be boiled for effective sanitization if you’re so inclined. They’re on the bigger size, as vag balls go, so they’re more likely to be stimulating (because apparently they work well for other people) if your vagina prefers a bit more fullness in general. And heck, if you’re worried about the two balls being too much, they also come in a single ball version as well. Gotta like that. Conversely, if you have small pussy syndrome, these may not the the best option for you.

Anyways, thanks to Good Vibrations Sex Toys for letting me give Teneo Duo a try; too bad they didn’t do it for me at all. I know there’s nothing wrong with my vagina, because it is capable of all sorts of magificent, amazing and wonderful things, but like most vag balls these ones have left me feeling that “Daymn, what’s wrong with me? Am I cavernous? Lacking nerve endings?” feeling. What a bummer.

Rating: ★★☆☆☆

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Buzzlet

Babeland sent me a fabulous rechargeable vibrator in exchange for review.

What’s Awesome? Slick colors, sophisticated styling, completely waterproof and rechargeable and easy to use.

What’s Not So Awesome? It’s loud, and the charger is huge

Rating: ★★★★☆

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Bun In The Oven

Sex is fabulous in all its various permutations but it of course serves a biological role as well – reproduction. Roi and I decided it was time to give the great adventure of parenthood a try was back in January of this year and, as he put it “we pulled the goalie” – which in my case was an IUD.

Let me tell you, making a baby was not tough. It was, in fact, pretty darned fun. It didn’t happen as fast as I thought it might, and I’ll admit to getting ever so slightly worried when a few months passed with no luck…but then it came together and its been a whirlwind ever since.

Pregnancy has been confusing for my body. My doctor very kindly prescribed no sex and no orgasms after a touch of spotting a few weeks in, and by the end of that month my body was literally sobbing for sexual contact, but my mind was pretty settled chastity I was surprised at how rapidly my rapidly developing mothering instincts booted the sexual deviant inside of me back as far as possible into the neither reaches of my consciousnesses. The worst part about the whole thing was that the physical things otherwise happening to me were exquisite. My cunt seems more aroused all the time. My nipples have taken to being acutely sensitive and rock hard all day long. My clit begs for attention and seems ready to blow at the slightest of touches. In short, when my doctor ordered a sex free diet, my body rebelled.

I survived, of course. That month has long passed and I am back in the saddle again. I am cumming differently – I squirt so very much right now, and my clit is not very interested in heavy duty hitachi action, or any real direct vibration for that matter. I just want penetration, and lots of it, pretty much all day long. Perhaps its just the phase right now, but I am insatiable. And my nipples – good lord, how they ache. I pulled out my nipple piercing in anticipation of breastfeeding, and also, because I couldn’t handle the added sensitivity in that one nipple.

Changes will continue, I am sure, and perhaps my sexual appetite will wane. All I know is, I am so ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy this amazing journey. Wish me luck!

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The Roadmap

When I started writing here, I was oblivious to a lot about myself. Through my writing, part of me found a voice that was previously silent, and I really ran with that for quite some time. But it’s different now; I don’t use this space and that voice is silent once again and that confuses, concerns and also somewhat soothes me. It’s confusing, because I want it to be the same as it was and it just can’t be. Concerning, because I once thought that my personal definition was deeply entwined with the part of myself expressed in these diaries. Soothing, because…well….things have changed. My needs have changed. I fear I am fooling myself into a mundane lull but at the same time, I can’t help but enjoy letting go of this thing that used to take up so much of me and my time.

It’s trouble, however, and I am fooling myself. I deeply miss running loose in the sex positive world and I’m terrified whenever I think about how ravenous my kinky self will be when I finally let her out for a romp on the wild side again, and yet I keep that part of me tucked away deep and close at all times. What’s my deal? It’s nothing special, nothing unique – I’m busy, work is going great yada yada yada. And it’s true – I constantly wish there were more hours in the day to do more work and my work, my friends, is not at all sexy. Classic right? Not enough hours in the day for responsibilities, let alone the stuff you actually want to do.

A problem has emerged from this non-voluntary apathy towards my sex positive self , however. I have been completely monogamous for over a year now, which is totally fine and feels like the right thing right now – but it also means I am not talking about being poly all that much and my marriage has been lulled into a sort of poly-apathy. The discussions only get rawer and rawer as this continues, it seems, almost like it was back when we were first talking about poly, before ever diving in in the first place. Maybe this is just our process, who knows, but I can’t help but shake the feeling that if I don’t keep it as an active issue, it will be removed from the table between us, and although I’m feeling mellow about the whole thing right now nothing will change the fact that I am poly. Things will not go well if this issue is pressed; I know myself well enough to get that, and Roi knows it too. Its complicated and interesting – to me, at least – maybe me being actively poly is a key ingredient to harmony in my household with Roi. It was a reality for the majority of our life together.

Anyways, this blog, it seems, is still a useful outlet. Maybe some day I’ll think of something sexy to write.

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Lelo Soraya

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Glorious, isn’t it? The Lelo Soraya is really something that is beyond all compare – beautiful curves, bold lines, glorious craftsmanship.

What’s Awesome? Everything about this toy is awesome, make no mistake. There is no way to knock this toy on any feature, because it does everything you might want it to do.

What’s Not So Awesome? The price. I just can’t go over the top in my ravings about this toy because the MSRP is just so danged high. Worth it, yes, but a total splurge.

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Wand Controller

Babeland sent me something cool in exchange for review. It’s a “Wand Controller“, perfect for pimping your magic wand into the finely tuned powerhouse of your dreams.

What’s Awesome? This controller allows the magic wand to have control beyond the stock “low” and “high” (rather, high and extra-high) in a dial from zero to high. Finally, attenuation.

What’s Not So Awesome? It is clunky and big and awkward, no two ways about it.

Rating: ★★★★☆

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Corset Strap-On Dildo Harness From Sh! Women’s Emporium

Sh! Women’s Emporium not only makes great toys, they do a line of leather gear that includes this absolutely gorgeous harness which is made of the most gloriously soft buttery leather. Very kindly, Sh! sent me a hot pink corset harness (was there ever any other option?) in a size sm/med due to a miscommunication. However; I could perhaps be a med/lg and in fact was able to squash into this harness, although just just barely. There is adjustment through the D rings for the leg straps, as well as the corset do -up at the back of the harness.

Lily, over at Lily’s Lab, very kindly took the harness of my hands and confirmed my suspicions about it’s awesomeness. It fits like a comfortable buttery soft dream, fusing like a second skin forming a great base for stability when in use with a cock strapped in place. After all, corset double strap harnesses are a classic design; make one perfectly with gorgeous leather and success is bound to follow.

Rating: ★★★★★

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